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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.35, 582.52 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.35, 582.52 and 114.43 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.35 : 582.52 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.35/582.52 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.35x = 582.52 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.35x = 66,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,657.19/388.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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