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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.56, 577.80 and 277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.56, 577.80 and 277.29 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.56 : 577.80 = 277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.56/577.80 = 277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.56x = 577.80 × 277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.56x = 160,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,218.16/385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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