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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 577.74 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 577.74 and 277.44 is: 415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 577.74 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/577.74 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 577.74 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 160,288.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,288.19/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.28

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