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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.56, 577.98 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.56, 577.98 and 289.80 is: 434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.56 : 577.98 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.56/577.98 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.56x = 577.98 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.56x = 167,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,498.60/385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.43

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