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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.18, 577.18 and 346.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.18, 577.18 and 346.45 is: 519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.18 : 577.18 = 346.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.18/577.18 = 346.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.18x = 577.18 × 346.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.18x = 199,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,964.01/385.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.14

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