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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 579.74 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 579.74 and 181.02 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 579.74 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/579.74 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 579.74 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 104,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,944.53/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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