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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.54, 581.41 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.54, 581.41 and 113.62 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.54 : 581.41 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.54/581.41 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.54x = 581.41 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.54x = 66,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,059.80/387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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