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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.71, 583.02 and 100.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.71, 583.02 and 100.17 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.71 : 583.02 = 100.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.71/583.02 = 100.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.71x = 583.02 × 100.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.71x = 58,401.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,401.11/388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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