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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.55, 577.19 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.55, 577.19 and 255.30 is: 382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.55 : 577.19 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.55/577.19 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.55x = 577.19 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.55x = 147,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,355.33/385.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.20

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