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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.55, 579.84 and 112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.55, 579.84 and 112.63 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.55 : 579.84 = 112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.55/579.84 = 112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.55x = 579.84 × 112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.55x = 65,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,307.68/386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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