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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.28, 577.79 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.28, 577.79 and 111.39 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.28 : 577.79 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.28/577.79 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.28x = 577.79 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.28x = 64,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,360.03/385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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