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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 714.24 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 714.24 and 385.20 is: 578.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 714.24 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/714.24 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 714.24 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 275,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,125.25/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.38

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