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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.52, 580.20 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.52, 580.20 and 170.28 is: 255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.52 : 580.20 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.52/580.20 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.52x = 580.20 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.52x = 98,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,796.46/386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.61

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