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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.32, 580.98 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.32, 580.98 and 113.39 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.32 : 580.98 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.32/580.98 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.32x = 580.98 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.32x = 65,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,874.42/387.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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