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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.97, 578.16 and 299.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.97, 578.16 and 299.00 is: 447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.97 : 578.16 = 299.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.97/578.16 = 299.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.97x = 578.16 × 299.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.97x = 172,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,866.95/385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.88

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