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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.84, 593.41 and 385.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.84, 593.41 and 385.69 is: 575.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.84 : 593.41 = 385.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.84/593.41 = 385.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.84x = 593.41 × 385.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.84x = 228,872.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,872.30/397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.29

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