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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.36, 577.73 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.36, 577.73 and 304.56 is: 456.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.36 : 577.73 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.36/577.73 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.36x = 577.73 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.36x = 175,954.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,954.21/385.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.60

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