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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.12, 577.24 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.12, 577.24 and 255.20 is: 382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.12 : 577.24 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.12/577.24 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.12x = 577.24 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.12x = 147,311.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,311.65/385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.51

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