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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.23, 579.17 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.23, 579.17 and 337.44 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.23 : 579.17 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.23/579.17 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.23x = 579.17 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.23x = 195,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,435.12/385.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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