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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.96, 577.88 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.96, 577.88 and 270.16 is: 404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.96 : 577.88 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.96/577.88 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.96x = 577.88 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.96x = 156,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,120.06/385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.50

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