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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.36, 577.32 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.36, 577.32 and 299.44 is: 448.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.36 : 577.32 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.36/577.32 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.36x = 577.32 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.36x = 172,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,872.70/385.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.60

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