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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.29, 579.54 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.29, 579.54 and 112.38 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.29 : 579.54 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.29/579.54 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.29x = 579.54 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.29x = 65,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,125.25/386.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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