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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.86, 583.32 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.86, 583.32 and 245.49 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.86 : 583.32 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.86/583.32 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.86x = 583.32 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.86x = 143,199.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,199.23/388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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