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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 582.98 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 582.98 and 114.72 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 582.98 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/582.98 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 582.98 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 66,879.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,879.47/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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