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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.12, 577.70 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.12, 577.70 and 289.52 is: 434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.12 : 577.70 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.12/577.70 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.12x = 577.70 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.12x = 167,255.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,255.70/385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.30

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