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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.62, 579.93 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.62, 579.93 and 181.05 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.62 : 579.93 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.62/579.93 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.62x = 579.93 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.62x = 104,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,995.82/386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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