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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 577.80 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 577.80 and 288.12 is: 431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 577.80 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/577.80 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 577.80 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 166,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,475.74/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.37

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