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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.35, 577.93 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.35, 577.93 and 111.37 is: 167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.35 : 577.93 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.35/577.93 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.35x = 577.93 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.35x = 64,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,364.06/385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.03

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