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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.07, 582.04 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.07, 582.04 and 144.53 is: 216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.07 : 582.04 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.07/582.04 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.07x = 582.04 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.07x = 84,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,122.24/388.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.77

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