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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 579.93 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 579.93 and 112.71 is: 169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 579.93 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/579.93 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 579.93 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 65,363.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,363.91/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.03

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