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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 583.68 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 583.68 and 244.80 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 583.68 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/583.68 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 583.68 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 142,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,884.86/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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