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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.59, 582.79 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.59, 582.79 and 182.96 is: 274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.59 : 582.79 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.59/582.79 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.59x = 582.79 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.59x = 106,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,627.26/388.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.40

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