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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.54, 611.34 and 385.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.54, 611.34 and 385.67 is: 578.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.54 : 611.34 = 385.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.54/611.34 = 385.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.54x = 611.34 × 385.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.54x = 235,772.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,772.44/407.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.53

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