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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.63, 578.14 and 277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.63, 578.14 and 277.49 is: 416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.63 : 578.14 = 277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.63/578.14 = 277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.63x = 578.14 × 277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.63x = 160,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,428.82/385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.02

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