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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.98, 582.84 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.98, 582.84 and 252.36 is: 378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.98 : 582.84 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.98/582.84 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.98x = 582.84 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.98x = 147,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,085.50/388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.13

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