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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.32, 577.50 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.32, 577.50 and 256.68 is: 384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.32 : 577.50 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.32/577.50 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.32x = 577.50 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.32x = 148,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,232.70/385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.70

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