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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.79, 583.59 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.79, 583.59 and 183.56 is: 275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.79 : 583.59 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.79/583.59 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.79x = 583.59 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.79x = 107,123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,123.78/388.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.53

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