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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.34, 555.41 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.34, 555.41 and 385.76 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.34 : 555.41 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.34/555.41 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.34x = 555.41 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.34x = 214,255.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,255.14/400.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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