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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.75, 577.17 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.75, 577.17 and 141.35 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.75 : 577.17 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.75/577.17 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.75x = 577.17 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.75x = 81,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,580.09/384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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