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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.04, 579 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.04, 579 and 112.08 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.04 : 579 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.04/579 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.04x = 579 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.04x = 64,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,894.32/386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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