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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.40, 580.97 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.40, 580.97 and 113.42 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.40 : 580.97 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.40/580.97 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.40x = 580.97 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.40x = 65,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,893.05/387.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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