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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.93, 577.40 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.93, 577.40 and 111.02 is: 166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.93 : 577.40 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.93/577.40 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.93x = 577.40 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.93x = 64,099.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,099.51/384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.52

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