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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.23, 580.73 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.23, 580.73 and 113.24 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.23 : 580.73 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.23/580.73 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.23x = 580.73 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.23x = 65,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,758.96/387.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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