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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.77, 582.95 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.77, 582.95 and 242.16 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.77 : 582.95 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.77/582.95 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.77x = 582.95 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.77x = 141,165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,165.96/388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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