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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 580.48 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 580.48 and 113.14 is: 169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 580.48 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/580.48 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 580.48 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 65,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,675.51/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.65

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