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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 579 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 579 and 112.02 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 579 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/579 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 579 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 64,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,859.58/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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