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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.68, 569.56 and 385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.68, 569.56 and 385.73 is: 531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.68 : 569.56 = 385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.68/569.56 = 385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.68x = 569.56 × 385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.68x = 219,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,696.38/413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.08

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