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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.49, 577.80 and 293.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.49, 577.80 and 293.89 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.49 : 577.80 = 293.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.49/577.80 = 293.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.49x = 577.80 × 293.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.49x = 169,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,809.64/385.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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