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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 583.52 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 583.52 and 115.03 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 583.52 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/583.52 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 583.52 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 67,122.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,122.31/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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