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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.85, 583.27 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.85, 583.27 and 100.28 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.85 : 583.27 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.85/583.27 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.85x = 583.27 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.85x = 58,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,491.52/388.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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