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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.28, 582.41 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.28, 582.41 and 99.71 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.28 : 582.41 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.28/582.41 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.28x = 582.41 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.28x = 58,068.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,068.69/388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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