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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.74, 576.59 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.74, 576.59 and 141.03 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.74 : 576.59 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.74/576.59 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.74x = 576.59 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.74x = 81,315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,315.78/384.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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