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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.74, 582.26 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.74, 582.26 and 243.76 is: 365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.74 : 582.26 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.74/582.26 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.74x = 582.26 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.74x = 141,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,931.70/388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.11

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