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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.59, 579.89 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.59, 579.89 and 98.02 is: 147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.59 : 579.89 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.59/579.89 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.59x = 579.89 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.59x = 56,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,837.43/386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.02

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