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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.45, 530.73 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.45, 530.73 and 338.58 is: 466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.45 : 530.73 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.45/530.73 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.45x = 530.73 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.45x = 179,694.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,694.56/385.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.20

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