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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.47, 571.41 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.47, 571.41 and 379.35 is: 562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.47 : 571.41 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.47/571.41 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.47x = 571.41 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.47x = 216,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,764.38/385.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.34

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