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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.47, 577 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.47, 577 and 141.06 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.47 : 577 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.47/577 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.47x = 577 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.47x = 81,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,391.62/384.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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