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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 600.32 and 385.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 600.32 and 385.67 is: 577.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 600.32 = 385.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/600.32 = 385.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 600.32 × 385.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 231,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,520.48/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.86

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