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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.44, 575.34 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.44, 575.34 and 353.04 is: 526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.44 : 575.34 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.44/575.34 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.44x = 575.34 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.44x = 203,118.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,118.03/385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.98

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