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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.60, 577.52 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.60, 577.52 and 382.32 is: 572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.60 : 577.52 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.60/577.52 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.60x = 577.52 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.60x = 220,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,797.45/385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.61

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