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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 582.80 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 582.80 and 242.60 is: 363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 582.80 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/582.80 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 582.80 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 141,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,383.15/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.64

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