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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 583.83 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 583.83 and 244.49 is: 367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 583.83 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/583.83 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 583.83 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 142,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,737.68/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.25

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