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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 577.04 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 577.04 and 153.65 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 577.04 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/577.04 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 577.04 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 88,658.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,658.54/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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