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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.33, 577.94 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.33, 577.94 and 107.70 is: 161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.33 : 577.94 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.33/577.94 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.33x = 577.94 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.33x = 62,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,244.14/385.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.53

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