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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 581.88 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 581.88 and 243.76 is: 364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 581.88 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/581.88 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 581.88 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 141,839.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,839.07/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.89

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