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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.28, 580.91 and 98.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.28, 580.91 and 98.71 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.28 : 580.91 = 98.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.28/580.91 = 98.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.28x = 580.91 × 98.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.28x = 57,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,341.13/387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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