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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.80, 578.70 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.80, 578.70 and 385.72 is: 577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.80 : 578.70 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.80/578.70 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.80x = 578.70 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.80x = 223,216.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,216.16/386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.08

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