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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.38, 582.44 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.38, 582.44 and 114.40 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.38 : 582.44 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.38/582.44 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.38x = 582.44 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.38x = 66,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,631.14/388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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