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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.90, 582.58 and 242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.90, 582.58 and 242.29 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.90 : 582.58 = 242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.90/582.58 = 242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.90x = 582.58 × 242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.90x = 141,153.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,153.31/388.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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