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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.40, 582.54 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.40, 582.54 and 110.77 is: 166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.40 : 582.54 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.40/582.54 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.40x = 582.54 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.40x = 64,527.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,527.96/388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.14

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