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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.04, 578.64 and 375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.04, 578.64 and 375.32 is: 564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.04 : 578.64 = 375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.04/578.64 = 375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.04x = 578.64 × 375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.04x = 217,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,175.16/385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.03

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