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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.41, 582.77 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.41, 582.77 and 171.99 is: 258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.41 : 582.77 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.41/582.77 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.41x = 582.77 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.41x = 100,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,229.75/388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.05

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