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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.54, 582.63 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.54, 582.63 and 114.56 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.54 : 582.63 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.54/582.63 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.54x = 582.63 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.54x = 66,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,746.09/388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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