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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.51, 577.05 and 304.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.51, 577.05 and 304.51 is: 455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.51 : 577.05 = 304.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.51/577.05 = 304.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.51x = 577.05 × 304.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.51x = 175,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,717.50/385.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.81

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