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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.93, 583.40 and 100.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.93, 583.40 and 100.39 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.93 : 583.40 = 100.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.93/583.40 = 100.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.93x = 583.40 × 100.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.93x = 58,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,567.53/388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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