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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.99, 583.42 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.99, 583.42 and 115.09 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.99 : 583.42 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.99/583.42 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.99x = 583.42 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.99x = 67,145.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,145.81/388.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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