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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.36, 577.88 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.36, 577.88 and 263.66 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.36 : 577.88 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.36/577.88 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.36x = 577.88 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.36x = 152,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,362.10/385.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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