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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.29, 582.44 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.29, 582.44 and 128.28 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.29 : 582.44 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.29/582.44 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.29x = 582.44 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.29x = 74,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,715.40/388.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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