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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.93, 607.40 and 385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.93, 607.40 and 385.26 is: 577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.93 : 607.40 = 385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.93/607.40 = 385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.93x = 607.40 × 385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.93x = 234,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,006.44/404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.89

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