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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 624.42 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 624.42 and 385.68 is: 579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 624.42 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/624.42 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 624.42 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 240,826.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,826.31/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.52

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