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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.70, 582.87 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.70, 582.87 and 114.73 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.70 : 582.87 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.70/582.87 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.70x = 582.87 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.70x = 66,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,872.68/388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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