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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.44, 580.98 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.44, 580.98 and 143.79 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.44 : 580.98 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.44/580.98 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.44x = 580.98 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.44x = 83,539.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,539.93/387.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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