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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.41, 582.70 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.41, 582.70 and 114.51 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.41 : 582.70 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.41/582.70 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.41x = 582.70 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.41x = 66,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,724.98/388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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