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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.35, 576.86 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.35, 576.86 and 376.04 is: 562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.35 : 576.86 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.35/576.86 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.35x = 576.86 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.35x = 216,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,917.67/385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.91

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