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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.54, 579.90 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.54, 579.90 and 112.62 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.54 : 579.90 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.54/579.90 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.54x = 579.90 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.54x = 65,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,308.34/386.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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