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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.89, 577.80 and 264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.89, 577.80 and 264.39 is: 395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.89 : 577.80 = 264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.89/577.80 = 264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.89x = 577.80 × 264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.89x = 152,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,764.54/385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.88

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