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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.56, 578.70 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.56, 578.70 and 289.56 is: 434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.56 : 578.70 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.56/578.70 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.56x = 578.70 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.56x = 167,568.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,568.37/385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.61

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