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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.24, 577.88 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.24, 577.88 and 111.33 is: 167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.24 : 577.88 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.24/577.88 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.24x = 577.88 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.24x = 64,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,335.38/385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.00

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