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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.17, 596.16 and 385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.17, 596.16 and 385.48 is: 574.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.17 : 596.16 = 385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.17/596.16 = 385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.17x = 596.16 × 385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.17x = 229,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,805.15/400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.26

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