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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.79, 590.15 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.79, 590.15 and 385.02 is: 574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.79 : 590.15 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.79/590.15 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.79x = 590.15 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.79x = 227,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,220.52/395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.10

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