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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.71, 580.02 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.71, 580.02 and 98.13 is: 147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.71 : 580.02 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.71/580.02 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.71x = 580.02 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.71x = 56,917.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,917.36/386.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.18

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