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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.71, 578.52 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.71, 578.52 and 97.13 is: 145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.71 : 578.52 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.71/578.52 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.71x = 578.52 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.71x = 56,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,188.76/385.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.68

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