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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.64, 577.68 and 255.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.64, 577.68 and 255.71 is: 383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.64 : 577.68 = 255.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.64/577.68 = 255.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.64x = 577.68 × 255.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.64x = 147,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,718.55/385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.05

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