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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.93, 563.40 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.93, 563.40 and 385.44 is: 531.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.93 : 563.40 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.93/563.40 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.93x = 563.40 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.93x = 217,156.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,156.90/408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.04

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