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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.48, 582.60 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.48, 582.60 and 114.50 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.48 : 582.60 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.48/582.60 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.48x = 582.60 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.48x = 66,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,708.94/388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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