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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.73, 582.26 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.73, 582.26 and 243.74 is: 365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.73 : 582.26 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.73/582.26 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.73x = 582.26 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.73x = 141,915.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,915.92/388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.08

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