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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.22, 577.56 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.22, 577.56 and 261.86 is: 392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.22 : 577.56 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.22/577.56 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.22x = 577.56 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.22x = 151,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,236.97/385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.60

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