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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.30, 577.95 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.30, 577.95 and 355.30 is: 532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.30 : 577.95 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.30/577.95 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.30x = 577.95 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.30x = 205,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,345.64/385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.95

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