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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.03, 580.28 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.03, 580.28 and 191.79 is: 287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.03 : 580.28 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.03/580.28 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.03x = 580.28 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.03x = 111,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,291.90/387.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.55

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