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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.79, 582.78 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.79, 582.78 and 183.50 is: 275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.79 : 582.78 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.79/582.78 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.79x = 582.78 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.79x = 106,940.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,940.13/388.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.06

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