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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 582.45 and 128.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 582.45 and 128.35 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 582.45 = 128.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/582.45 = 128.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 582.45 × 128.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 74,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,756.48/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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