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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.22, 577.20 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.22, 577.20 and 346.52 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.22 : 577.20 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.22/577.20 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.22x = 577.20 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.22x = 200,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,011.34/385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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