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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.63, 582.90 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.63, 582.90 and 114.72 is: 172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.63 : 582.90 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.63/582.90 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.63x = 582.90 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.63x = 66,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,870.29/388.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.07

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