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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.53, 582.12 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.53, 582.12 and 205.37 is: 307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.53 : 582.12 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.53/582.12 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.53x = 582.12 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.53x = 119,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,549.26/388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.70

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