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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.76, 582.84 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.76, 582.84 and 272.93 is: 409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.76 : 582.84 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.76/582.84 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.76x = 582.84 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.76x = 159,071.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,071.61/388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.18

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