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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.41, 577.28 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.41, 577.28 and 255.47 is: 382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.41 : 577.28 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.41/577.28 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.41x = 577.28 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.41x = 147,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,478.72/385.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.66

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