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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.23, 594.66 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.23, 594.66 and 385.56 is: 529.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.23 : 594.66 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.23/594.66 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.23x = 594.66 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.23x = 229,277.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,277.11/433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.23

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