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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.79, 580.18 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.79, 580.18 and 98.23 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.79 : 580.18 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.79/580.18 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.79x = 580.18 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.79x = 56,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,991.08/386.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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