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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 580.46 and 112.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 580.46 and 112.99 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 580.46 = 112.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/580.46 = 112.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 580.46 × 112.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 65,582.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,582.71/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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