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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.29, 577.94 and 304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.29, 577.94 and 304.19 is: 456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.29 : 577.94 = 304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.29/577.94 = 304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.29x = 577.94 × 304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.29x = 175,799.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,799.16/385.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.28

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