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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.80, 577.46 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.80, 577.46 and 382.16 is: 572.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.80 : 577.46 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.80/577.46 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.80x = 577.46 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.80x = 220,682.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,682.11/385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.01

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