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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.78, 583.71 and 206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.78, 583.71 and 206.26 is: 309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.78 : 583.71 = 206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.78/583.71 = 206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.78x = 583.71 × 206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.78x = 120,396.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,396.02/388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.68

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