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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 577.94 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 577.94 and 294.24 is: 440.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 577.94 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/577.94 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 577.94 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 170,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,051.59/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.57

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