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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.22, 580.72 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.22, 580.72 and 181.58 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.22 : 580.72 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.22/580.72 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.22x = 580.72 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.22x = 105,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,447.14/387.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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