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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.42, 599.97 and 385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.42, 599.97 and 385.23 is: 577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.42 : 599.97 = 385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.42/599.97 = 385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.42x = 599.97 × 385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.42x = 231,126.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,126.44/400.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.21

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