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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.77, 583.26 and 114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.77, 583.26 and 114.87 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.77 : 583.26 = 114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.77/583.26 = 114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.77x = 583.26 × 114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.77x = 66,999.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,999.08/388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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