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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.26, 576.84 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.26, 576.84 and 292.44 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.26 : 576.84 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.26/576.84 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.26x = 576.84 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.26x = 168,691.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,691.09/385.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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