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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 580.70 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 580.70 and 113.22 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 580.70 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/580.70 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 580.70 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 65,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,743.67/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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