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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.33, 580.89 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.33, 580.89 and 113.37 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.33 : 580.89 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.33/580.89 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.33x = 580.89 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.33x = 65,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,855.50/387.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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