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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.10, 577.05 and 323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.10, 577.05 and 323.90 is: 485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.10 : 577.05 = 323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.10/577.05 = 323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.10x = 577.05 × 323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.10x = 186,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,906.50/385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.35

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