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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.12, 578.58 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.12, 578.58 and 263.08 is: 395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.12 : 578.58 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.12/578.58 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.12x = 578.58 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.12x = 152,212.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,212.83/385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.23

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