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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 577.98 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 577.98 and 304.20 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 577.98 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/577.98 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 577.98 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 175,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,821.52/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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