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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.76, 583.46 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.76, 583.46 and 183.48 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.76 : 583.46 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.76/583.46 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.76x = 583.46 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.76x = 107,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,052.32/388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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