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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.44, 528.74 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.44, 528.74 and 375.30 is: 514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.44 : 528.74 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.44/528.74 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.44x = 528.74 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.44x = 198,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,436.12/385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.83

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