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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.68, 578.55 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.68, 578.55 and 294.94 is: 442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.68 : 578.55 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.68/578.55 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.68x = 578.55 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.68x = 170,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,637.54/385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.43

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