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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.76, 597.30 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.76, 597.30 and 385 is: 576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.76 : 597.30 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.76/597.30 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.76x = 597.30 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.76x = 229,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,960.50/398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.69

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