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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 579.45 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 579.45 and 97.74 is: 146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 579.45 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/579.45 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 579.45 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 56,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,632.30/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.60

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