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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.36, 552.46 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.36, 552.46 and 385.80 is: 531.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.36 : 552.46 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.36/552.46 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.36x = 552.46 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.36x = 213,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,136.76/401.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.04

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