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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 578.90 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 578.90 and 112.04 is: 168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 578.90 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/578.90 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 578.90 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 64,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,861.68/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.02

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