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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.44, 573.48 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.44, 573.48 and 353.04 is: 525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.44 : 573.48 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.44/573.48 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.44x = 573.48 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.44x = 202,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,461.38/385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.27

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