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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.62, 582.23 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.62, 582.23 and 205.60 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.62 : 582.23 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.62/582.23 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.62x = 582.23 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.62x = 119,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,706.49/388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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