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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 579.90 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 579.90 and 181.32 is: 271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 579.90 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/579.90 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 579.90 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 105,147.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,147.47/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.95

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