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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.59, 581.37 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.59, 581.37 and 113.67 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.59 : 581.37 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.59/581.37 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.59x = 581.37 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.59x = 66,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,084.33/387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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