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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.92, 583.30 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.92, 583.30 and 115.04 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.92 : 583.30 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.92/583.30 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.92x = 583.30 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.92x = 67,102.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,102.83/388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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