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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.84, 573.38 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.84, 573.38 and 385.76 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.84 : 573.38 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.84/573.38 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.84x = 573.38 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.84x = 221,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,187.07/413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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