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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 577.23 and 335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 577.23 and 335.53 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 577.23 = 335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/577.23 = 335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 577.23 × 335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 193,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,679.33/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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