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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.30, 582.53 and 128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.30, 582.53 and 128.33 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.30 : 582.53 = 128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.30/582.53 = 128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.30x = 582.53 × 128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.30x = 74,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,754.15/388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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