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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 577.52 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 577.52 and 264.08 is: 395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 577.52 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/577.52 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 577.52 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 152,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,511.48/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.19

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