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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.34, 576.99 and 263.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.34, 576.99 and 263.43 is: 394.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.34 : 576.99 = 263.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.34/576.99 = 263.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.34x = 576.99 × 263.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.34x = 151,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,996.48/385.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.45

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