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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.26, 577.92 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.26, 577.92 and 111.35 is: 167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.26 : 577.92 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.26/577.92 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.26x = 577.92 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.26x = 64,351.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,351.39/385.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.03

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