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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 578.34 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 578.34 and 277.68 is: 416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 578.34 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/578.34 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 578.34 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 160,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,593.45/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.07

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