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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.09, 580.57 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.09, 580.57 and 113.13 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.09 : 580.57 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.09/580.57 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.09x = 580.57 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.09x = 65,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,679.60/387.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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