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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.54, 582.81 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.54, 582.81 and 96.04 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.54 : 582.81 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.54/582.81 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.54x = 582.81 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.54x = 55,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,974.29/388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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