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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.62, 578.43 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.62, 578.43 and 111.71 is: 167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.62 : 578.43 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.62/578.43 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.62x = 578.43 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.62x = 64,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,618.49/385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.57

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