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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.32, 580.95 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.32, 580.95 and 182.04 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.32 : 580.95 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.32/580.95 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.32x = 580.95 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.32x = 105,753.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,753.23/387.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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