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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.28, 581.04 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.28, 581.04 and 170.92 is: 256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.28 : 581.04 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.28/581.04 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.28x = 581.04 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.28x = 99,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,311.36/387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.43

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