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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.96, 580.31 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.96, 580.31 and 113.05 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.96 : 580.31 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.96/580.31 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.96x = 580.31 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.96x = 65,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,600.58/386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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