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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.62, 580.04 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.62, 580.04 and 181.31 is: 272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.62 : 580.04 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.62/580.04 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.62x = 580.04 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.62x = 105,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,164.61/386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.01

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