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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.80, 578.64 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.80, 578.64 and 193.32 is: 289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.80 : 578.64 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.80/578.64 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.80x = 578.64 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.80x = 111,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,862.68/385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.95

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