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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.56, 577.62 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.56, 577.62 and 347.16 is: 520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.56 : 577.62 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.56/577.62 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.56x = 577.62 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.56x = 200,526.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,526.56/385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.09

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