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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.49, 576.74 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.49, 576.74 and 141.04 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.49 : 576.74 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.49/576.74 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.49x = 576.74 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.49x = 81,343.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,343.41/384.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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