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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 577.80 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 577.80 and 304.38 is: 456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 577.80 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/577.80 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 577.80 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 175,870.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,870.76/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.78

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