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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.53, 582.66 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.53, 582.66 and 145.04 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.53 : 582.66 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.53/582.66 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.53x = 582.66 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.53x = 84,506.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,506.09/388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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