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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.04, 577.86 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.04, 577.86 and 264.16 is: 396.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.04 : 577.86 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.04/577.86 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.04x = 577.86 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.04x = 152,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,647.50/385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.45

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