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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 582.96 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 582.96 and 114.89 is: 172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 582.96 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/582.96 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 582.96 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 66,973.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,973.36/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.29

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