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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.21, 571.14 and 385.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.21, 571.14 and 385.05 is: 530.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.21 : 571.14 = 385.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.21/571.14 = 385.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.21x = 571.14 × 385.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.21x = 219,917.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,917.46/414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.93

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