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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.60, 577.80 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.60, 577.80 and 255.46 is: 382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.60 : 577.80 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.60/577.80 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.60x = 577.80 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.60x = 147,604.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,604.79/385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.79

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