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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 670.41 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 670.41 and 388.26 is: 535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 670.41 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/670.41 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 670.41 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 260,293.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,293.39/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.88

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