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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 577.73 and 277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 577.73 and 277.63 is: 415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 577.73 = 277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/577.73 = 277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 577.73 × 277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 160,394.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,394.43/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.79

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