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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.35, 577.94 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.35, 577.94 and 263.58 is: 395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.35 : 577.94 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.35/577.94 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.35x = 577.94 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.35x = 152,332.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,332.11/385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.31

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