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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.28, 580.81 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.28, 580.81 and 181.65 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.28 : 580.81 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.28/580.81 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.28x = 580.81 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.28x = 105,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,504.14/387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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