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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 625.80 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 625.80 and 385.72 is: 577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 625.80 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/625.80 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 625.80 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 241,383.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,383.58/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.45

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