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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.79, 583.25 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.79, 583.25 and 114.89 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.79 : 583.25 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.79/583.25 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.79x = 583.25 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.79x = 67,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,009.59/388.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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