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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.35, 742.36 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.35, 742.36 and 385.80 is: 578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.35 : 742.36 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.35/742.36 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.35x = 742.36 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.35x = 286,397.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,397.81/495.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.18

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