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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.36, 577.50 and 257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.36, 577.50 and 257.16 is: 386.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.36 : 577.50 = 257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.36/577.50 = 257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.36x = 577.50 × 257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.36x = 148,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,509.90/384.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.38

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