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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577.38 and 263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577.38 and 263.48 is: 394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577.38 = 263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577.38 = 263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577.38 × 263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 152,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,128.08/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.97

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