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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 582.17 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 582.17 and 99.53 is: 149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 582.17 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/582.17 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 582.17 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 57,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,943.38/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.30

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