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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.04, 582.06 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.04, 582.06 and 114.12 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.04 : 582.06 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.04/582.06 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.04x = 582.06 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.04x = 66,424.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,424.69/388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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