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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 577.71 and 263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 577.71 and 263.10 is: 394.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 577.71 = 263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/577.71 = 263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 577.71 × 263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 151,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,995.50/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.65

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