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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 583.01 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 583.01 and 145.05 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 583.01 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/583.01 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 583.01 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 84,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,565.60/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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