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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.65, 579.39 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.65, 579.39 and 181.18 is: 271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.65 : 579.39 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.65/579.39 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.65x = 579.39 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.65x = 104,973.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,973.88/386.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.50

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