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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.48, 577.27 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.48, 577.27 and 238.87 is: 357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.48 : 577.27 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.48/577.27 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.48x = 577.27 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.48x = 137,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,892.48/385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.72

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