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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.56, 577.92 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.56, 577.92 and 269.94 is: 404.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.56 : 577.92 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.56/577.92 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.56x = 577.92 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.56x = 156,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,003.72/385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.62

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