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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577.94 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577.94 and 277.83 is: 416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577.94 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577.94 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577.94 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 160,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,567.68/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.89

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