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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.78, 582.72 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.78, 582.72 and 183.22 is: 274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.78 : 582.72 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.78/582.72 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.78x = 582.72 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.78x = 106,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,765.96/388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.62

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