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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 577.71 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 577.71 and 383.76 is: 575.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 577.71 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/577.71 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 577.71 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 221,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,701.99/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.82

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