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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.21, 577.28 and 255.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.21, 577.28 and 255.00 is: 382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.21 : 577.28 = 255.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.21/577.28 = 255.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.21x = 577.28 × 255.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.21x = 147,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,202.24/385.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.14

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