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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 578.04 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 578.04 and 276.52 is: 415.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 578.04 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/578.04 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 578.04 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 159,839.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,839.62/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.08

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