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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.39, 579.50 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.39, 579.50 and 112.40 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.39 : 579.50 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.39/579.50 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.39x = 579.50 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.39x = 65,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,135.24/386.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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