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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 577.42 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 577.42 and 376.04 is: 562.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 577.42 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/577.42 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 577.42 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 217,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,130.13/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.87

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