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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.74, 582.42 and 205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.74, 582.42 and 205.73 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.74 : 582.42 = 205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.74/582.42 = 205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.74x = 582.42 × 205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.74x = 119,821.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,821.27/388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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