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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.86, 580.29 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.86, 580.29 and 98.30 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.86 : 580.29 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.86/580.29 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.86x = 580.29 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.86x = 57,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,040.60/386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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