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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.11, 580.57 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.11, 580.57 and 113.27 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.11 : 580.57 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.11/580.57 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.11x = 580.57 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.11x = 65,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,757.98/387.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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