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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.30, 577.20 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.30, 577.20 and 263.68 is: 395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.30 : 577.20 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.30/577.20 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.30x = 577.20 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.30x = 152,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,196.10/385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.01

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