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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 627.30 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 627.30 and 385.80 is: 578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 627.30 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/627.30 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 627.30 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 242,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,012.34/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.70

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