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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.32, 577.92 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.32, 577.92 and 111.40 is: 167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.32 : 577.92 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.32/577.92 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.32x = 577.92 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.32x = 64,380.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,380.29/385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.08

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