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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.52, 576.99 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.52, 576.99 and 254.97 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.52 : 576.99 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.52/576.99 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.52x = 576.99 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.52x = 147,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,115.14/385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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