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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.70, 582.87 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.70, 582.87 and 114.69 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.70 : 582.87 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.70/582.87 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.70x = 582.87 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.70x = 66,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,850.09/388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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