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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.07, 580.52 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.07, 580.52 and 181.73 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.07 : 580.52 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.07/580.52 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.07x = 580.52 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.07x = 105,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,497.90/387.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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