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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.11, 577.77 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.11, 577.77 and 298.53 is: 447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.11 : 577.77 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.11/577.77 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.11x = 577.77 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.11x = 172,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,481.68/385.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.88

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