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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.40, 577.04 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.40, 577.04 and 302.69 is: 453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.40 : 577.04 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.40/577.04 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.40x = 577.04 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.40x = 174,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,664.24/385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.20

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