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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.41, 581 and 181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.41, 581 and 181.77 is: 272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.41 : 581 = 181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.41/581 = 181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.41x = 581 × 181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.41x = 105,608.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,608.37/387.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.60

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