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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.90, 577.78 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.90, 577.78 and 270.08 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.90 : 577.78 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.90/577.78 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.90x = 577.78 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.90x = 156,046.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,046.82/385.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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