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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.28, 580.92 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.28, 580.92 and 113.37 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.28 : 580.92 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.28/580.92 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.28x = 580.92 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.28x = 65,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,856.32/387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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