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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.89, 578.84 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.89, 578.84 and 317.54 is: 476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.89 : 578.84 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.89/578.84 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.89x = 578.84 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.89x = 183,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,804.71/385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.32

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