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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 578.51 and 111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 578.51 and 111.77 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 578.51 = 111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/578.51 = 111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 578.51 × 111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 64,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,660.06/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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