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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.74, 580.47 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.74, 580.47 and 181.45 is: 272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.74 : 580.47 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.74/580.47 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.74x = 580.47 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.74x = 105,326.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,326.28/386.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.34

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