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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.74, 582.60 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.74, 582.60 and 205.74 is: 308.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.74 : 582.60 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.74/582.60 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.74x = 582.60 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.74x = 119,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,864.12/388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.34

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