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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 577.72 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 577.72 and 96.58 is: 144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 577.72 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/577.72 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 577.72 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 55,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,796.20/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.87

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