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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 577.68 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 577.68 and 289.92 is: 433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 577.68 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/577.68 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 577.68 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 167,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,480.99/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.98

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