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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.04, 577.17 and 332.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.04, 577.17 and 332.77 is: 498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.04 : 577.17 = 332.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.04/577.17 = 332.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.04x = 577.17 × 332.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.04x = 192,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,064.86/385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.82

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