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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.78, 582.75 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.78, 582.75 and 273.22 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.78 : 582.75 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.78/582.75 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.78x = 582.75 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.78x = 159,218.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,218.96/388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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