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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.62, 583.01 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.62, 583.01 and 114.71 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.62 : 583.01 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.62/583.01 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.62x = 583.01 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.62x = 66,873.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,873.59/388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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