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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 582.01 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 582.01 and 95.52 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 582.01 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/582.01 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 582.01 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 55,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,592.14/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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