Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.93, 578.24 and 288.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 385.93, 578.24 and 288.23 is: 431.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385.93 : 578.24 = 288.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385.93/578.24 = 288.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385.93x = 578.24 × 288.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385.93x = 166,662.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,662.86/385.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431.85
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