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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.40, 575.28 and 352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.40, 575.28 and 352.94 is: 526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.40 : 575.28 = 352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.40/575.28 = 352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.40x = 575.28 × 352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.40x = 203,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,036.45/385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.82

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