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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.71, 582.78 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.71, 582.78 and 183.16 is: 274.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.71 : 582.78 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.71/582.78 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.71x = 582.78 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.71x = 106,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,741.98/388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.61

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