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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.42, 620.08 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.42, 620.08 and 385.38 is: 575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.42 : 620.08 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.42/620.08 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.42x = 620.08 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.42x = 238,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,966.43/415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.24

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