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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.51, 582.59 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.51, 582.59 and 114.50 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.51 : 582.59 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.51/582.59 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.51x = 582.59 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.51x = 66,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,708.60/388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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