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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.08, 579.04 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.08, 579.04 and 112.11 is: 168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.08 : 579.04 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.08/579.04 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.08x = 579.04 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.08x = 64,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,916.17/386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.14

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