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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.11, 576.81 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.11, 576.81 and 275.22 is: 412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.11 : 576.81 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.11/576.81 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.11x = 576.81 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.11x = 158,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,749.65/385.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.22

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