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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.01, 580.37 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.01, 580.37 and 170.44 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.01 : 580.37 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.01/580.37 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.01x = 580.37 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.01x = 98,915.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,915.96/387.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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