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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 577.13 and 385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 577.13 and 385.40 is: 531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 577.13 = 385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/577.13 = 385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 577.13 × 385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 222,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,421.36/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.47

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