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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.85, 577.86 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.85, 577.86 and 304.44 is: 455.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.85 : 577.86 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.85/577.86 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.85x = 577.86 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.85x = 175,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,923.70/385.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.94

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