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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 577.73 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 577.73 and 340.20 is: 509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 577.73 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/577.73 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 577.73 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 196,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,544.60/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.50

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