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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.73, 577.57 and 308.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.73, 577.57 and 308.85 is: 462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.73 : 577.57 = 308.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.73/577.57 = 308.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.73x = 577.57 × 308.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.73x = 178,382.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,382.49/385.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.45

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