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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.04, 577 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.04, 577 and 256.56 is: 384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.04 : 577 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.04/577 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.04x = 577 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.04x = 148,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,035.12/385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.47

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