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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 578.28 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 578.28 and 193.34 is: 289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 578.28 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/578.28 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 578.28 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 111,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,804.66/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.83

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