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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.09, 577.42 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.09, 577.42 and 263.50 is: 395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.09 : 577.42 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.09/577.42 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.09x = 577.42 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.09x = 152,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,150.17/385.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.10

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