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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.34, 582.44 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.34, 582.44 and 114.37 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.34 : 582.44 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.34/582.44 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.34x = 582.44 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.34x = 66,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,613.66/388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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