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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.39, 576.89 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.39, 576.89 and 141.08 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.39 : 576.89 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.39/576.89 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.39x = 576.89 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.39x = 81,384.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,384.05/384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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