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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 580.45 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 580.45 and 112.98 is: 169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 580.45 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/580.45 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 580.45 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 65,578.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,578.90/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.49

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