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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.20, 579.39 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.20, 579.39 and 112.29 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.20 : 579.39 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.20/579.39 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.20x = 579.39 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.20x = 65,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,059.70/386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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