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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.10, 577.65 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.10, 577.65 and 269.90 is: 404.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.10 : 577.65 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.10/577.65 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.10x = 577.65 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.10x = 155,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,907.74/385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.85

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