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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.62, 578.36 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.62, 578.36 and 275.58 is: 413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.62 : 578.36 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.62/578.36 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.62x = 578.36 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.62x = 159,384.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,384.45/385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.32

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