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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.60, 577.20 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.60, 577.20 and 316 is: 473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.60 : 577.20 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.60/577.20 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.60x = 577.20 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.60x = 182,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,395.20/385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.02

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