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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.80, 577.56 and 255.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.80, 577.56 and 255.55 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.80 : 577.56 = 255.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.80/577.56 = 255.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.80x = 577.56 × 255.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.80x = 147,595.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,595.46/385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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