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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.01, 577.40 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.01, 577.40 and 150.71 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.01 : 577.40 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.01/577.40 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.01x = 577.40 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.01x = 87,017.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,017.07/385.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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