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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.61, 579.90 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.61, 579.90 and 98.04 is: 147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.61 : 579.90 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.61/579.90 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.61x = 579.90 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.61x = 56,853.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,853.40/386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.06

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