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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.02, 580.59 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.02, 580.59 and 113.13 is: 169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.02 : 580.59 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.02/580.59 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.02x = 580.59 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.02x = 65,682.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,682.15/387.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.71

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