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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.87, 582.78 and 215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.87, 582.78 and 215.53 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.87 : 582.78 = 215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.87/582.78 = 215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.87x = 582.78 × 215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.87x = 125,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,606.57/388.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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