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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.63, 580.17 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.63, 580.17 and 155.63 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.63 : 580.17 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.63/580.17 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.63x = 580.17 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.63x = 90,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,291.86/386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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