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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.52, 582.64 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.52, 582.64 and 128.48 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.52 : 582.64 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.52/582.64 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.52x = 582.64 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.52x = 74,854.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,854.67/388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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