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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.13, 577.65 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.13, 577.65 and 96.56 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.13 : 577.65 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.13/577.65 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.13x = 577.65 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.13x = 55,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,778.85/385.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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