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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.29, 582.54 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.29, 582.54 and 114.38 is: 171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.29 : 582.54 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.29/582.54 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.29x = 582.54 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.29x = 66,630.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,630.93/388.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.60

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