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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.70, 578.35 and 289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.70, 578.35 and 289.31 is: 433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.70 : 578.35 = 289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.70/578.35 = 289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.70x = 578.35 × 289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.70x = 167,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,323.16/385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.81

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