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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.98, 582.57 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.98, 582.57 and 205.92 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.98 : 582.57 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.98/582.57 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.98x = 582.57 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.98x = 119,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,962.81/388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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