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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.59, 582.90 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.59, 582.90 and 145.09 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.59 : 582.90 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.59/582.90 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.59x = 582.90 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.59x = 84,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,572.96/388.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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