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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.41, 582.58 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.41, 582.58 and 145.09 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.41 : 582.58 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.41/582.58 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.41x = 582.58 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.41x = 84,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,526.53/388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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