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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 577.41 and 308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 577.41 and 308.53 is: 462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 577.41 = 308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/577.41 = 308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 577.41 × 308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 178,148.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,148.31/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.63

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