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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 547.79 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 547.79 and 385.56 is: 527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 547.79 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/547.79 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 547.79 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 211,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,203.98/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.11

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