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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.96, 580.52 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.96, 580.52 and 113.07 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.96 : 580.52 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.96/580.52 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.96x = 580.52 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.96x = 65,641.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,641.86/386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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