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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.65, 577.26 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.65, 577.26 and 255.35 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.65 : 577.26 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.65/577.26 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.65x = 577.26 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.65x = 147,404.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,404.78/385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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