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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.65, 582.97 and 100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.65, 582.97 and 100.06 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.65 : 582.97 = 100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.65/582.97 = 100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.65x = 582.97 × 100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.65x = 58,333.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,333.56/388.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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