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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.59, 582.77 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.59, 582.77 and 114.63 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.59 : 582.77 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.59/582.77 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.59x = 582.77 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.59x = 66,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,799.44/388.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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