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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.35, 577.43 and 255.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.35, 577.43 and 255.21 is: 382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.35 : 577.43 = 255.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.35/577.43 = 255.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.35x = 577.43 × 255.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.35x = 147,365.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,365.91/385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.42

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