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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.73, 580.32 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.73, 580.32 and 155.64 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.73 : 580.32 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.73/580.32 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.73x = 580.32 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.73x = 90,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,322.53/386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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