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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 576.52 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 576.52 and 275.20 is: 411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 576.52 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/576.52 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 576.52 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 158,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,658.30/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.93

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