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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.21, 577.77 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.21, 577.77 and 96.63 is: 144.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.21 : 577.77 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.21/577.77 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.21x = 577.77 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.21x = 55,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,829.92/385.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.93

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