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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.70, 583.49 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.70, 583.49 and 244.50 is: 367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.70 : 583.49 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.70/583.49 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.70x = 583.49 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.70x = 142,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,663.31/388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.03

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