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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.65, 576.63 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.65, 576.63 and 141.01 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.65 : 576.63 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.65/576.63 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.65x = 576.63 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.65x = 81,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,310.60/384.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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