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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.28, 580.82 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.28, 580.82 and 181.64 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.28 : 580.82 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.28/580.82 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.28x = 580.82 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.28x = 105,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,500.14/387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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