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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.62, 579.78 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.62, 579.78 and 155.39 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.62 : 579.78 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.62/579.78 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.62x = 579.78 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.62x = 90,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,089.12/386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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