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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 582.84 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 582.84 and 196.32 is: 294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 582.84 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/582.84 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 582.84 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 114,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,423.15/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.48

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