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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.52, 577 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.52, 577 and 141.02 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.52 : 577 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.52/577 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.52x = 577 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.52x = 81,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,365.66/384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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