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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.49, 583.01 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.49, 583.01 and 242.46 is: 363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.49 : 583.01 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.49/583.01 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.49x = 583.01 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.49x = 141,356.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,356.60/388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.86

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