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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.55, 582.26 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.55, 582.26 and 205.38 is: 307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.55 : 582.26 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.55/582.26 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.55x = 582.26 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.55x = 119,583.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,583.53/388.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.77

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