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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 600.72 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 600.72 and 385.74 is: 577.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 600.72 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/600.72 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 600.72 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 231,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,721.73/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.97

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