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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.70, 577.52 and 301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.70, 577.52 and 301.47 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.70 : 577.52 = 301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.70/577.52 = 301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.70x = 577.52 × 301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.70x = 174,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,103.45/385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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