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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.26, 580.78 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.26, 580.78 and 113.38 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.26 : 580.78 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.26/580.78 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.26x = 580.78 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.26x = 65,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,847.10/387.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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