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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.52, 563.76 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.52, 563.76 and 385.76 is: 531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.52 : 563.76 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.52/563.76 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.52x = 563.76 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.52x = 217,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,476.06/409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.05

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