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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.42, 580.98 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.42, 580.98 and 113.46 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.42 : 580.98 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.42/580.98 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.42x = 580.98 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.42x = 65,917.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,917.99/387.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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