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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.93, 583.80 and 244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.93, 583.80 and 244.75 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.93 : 583.80 = 244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.93/583.80 = 244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.93x = 583.80 × 244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.93x = 142,885.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,885.05/388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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