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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.30, 577.05 and 262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.30, 577.05 and 262.90 is: 393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.30 : 577.05 = 262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.30/577.05 = 262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.30x = 577.05 × 262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.30x = 151,706.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,706.45/385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.74

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