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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.74, 577.23 and 141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.74, 577.23 and 141.29 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.74 : 577.23 = 141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.74/577.23 = 141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.74x = 577.23 × 141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.74x = 81,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,556.83/384.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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