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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 582.60 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 582.60 and 217.56 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 582.60 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/582.60 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 582.60 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 126,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,750.46/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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