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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 582.70 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 582.70 and 183.03 is: 274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 582.70 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/582.70 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 582.70 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 106,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,651.12/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.40

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