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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.42, 579.49 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.42, 579.49 and 112.44 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.42 : 579.49 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.42/579.49 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.42x = 579.49 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.42x = 65,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,154.40/386.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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