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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.57, 578.76 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.57, 578.76 and 376.86 is: 565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.57 : 578.76 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.57/578.76 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.57x = 578.76 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.57x = 218,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,111.49/385.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.69

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