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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.01, 577.39 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.01, 577.39 and 111.03 is: 166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.01 : 577.39 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.01/577.39 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.01x = 577.39 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.01x = 64,107.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,107.61/385.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.51

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