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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577.26 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577.26 and 263.66 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577.26 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577.26 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577.26 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 152,197.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,197.49/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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