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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.26, 580.72 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.26, 580.72 and 113.25 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.26 : 580.72 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.26/580.72 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.26x = 580.72 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.26x = 65,765.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,765.38/387.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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