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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.85, 577.28 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.85, 577.28 and 255.68 is: 383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.85 : 577.28 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.85/577.28 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.85x = 577.28 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.85x = 147,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,599.05/384.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.52

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