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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.54, 578.88 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.54, 578.88 and 277.30 is: 416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.54 : 578.88 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.54/578.88 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.54x = 578.88 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.54x = 160,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,523.42/385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.36

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