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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.35, 582.42 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.35, 582.42 and 114.36 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.35 : 582.42 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.35/582.42 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.35x = 582.42 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.35x = 66,605.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,605.55/388.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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