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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.55, 582.62 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.55, 582.62 and 114.60 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.55 : 582.62 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.55/582.62 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.55x = 582.62 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.55x = 66,770.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,770.83/388.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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