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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 580.37 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 580.37 and 98.36 is: 147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 580.37 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/580.37 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 580.37 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 57,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,081.80/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.53

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