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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 580.65 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 580.65 and 98.55 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 580.65 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/580.65 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 580.65 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 57,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,223.06/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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