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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.28, 582.42 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.28, 582.42 and 114.37 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.28 : 582.42 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.28/582.42 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.28x = 582.42 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.28x = 66,611.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,611.38/388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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