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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.01, 580.61 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.01, 580.61 and 113.10 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.01 : 580.61 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.01/580.61 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.01x = 580.61 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.01x = 65,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,666.43/387.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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