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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 577.85 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 577.85 and 238.92 is: 358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 577.85 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/577.85 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 577.85 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 138,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,058.73/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.52

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