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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.84, 579.84 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.84, 579.84 and 181.28 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.84 : 579.84 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.84/579.84 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.84x = 579.84 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.84x = 105,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,113.40/386.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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