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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.54, 578.33 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.54, 578.33 and 262.08 is: 393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.54 : 578.33 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.54/578.33 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.54x = 578.33 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.54x = 151,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,568.73/385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.13

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