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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.65, 579.91 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.65, 579.91 and 112.71 is: 169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.65 : 579.91 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.65/579.91 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.65x = 579.91 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.65x = 65,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,361.66/386.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.05

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