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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.95, 577.98 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.95, 577.98 and 317.64 is: 475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.95 : 577.98 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.95/577.98 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.95x = 577.98 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.95x = 183,589.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,589.57/385.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.68

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