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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 579 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 579 and 108.41 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 579 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/579 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 579 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 62,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,766.50/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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