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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.49, 582.57 and 205.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.49, 582.57 and 205.85 is: 308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.49 : 582.57 = 205.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.49/582.57 = 205.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.49x = 582.57 × 205.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.49x = 119,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,918.74/388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.68

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