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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.74, 577.50 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.74, 577.50 and 289.62 is: 433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.74 : 577.50 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.74/577.50 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.74x = 577.50 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.74x = 167,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,255.55/385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.60

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