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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.30, 685.22 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.30, 685.22 and 385.60 is: 532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.30 : 685.22 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.30/685.22 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.30x = 685.22 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.30x = 264,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,220.83/496.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.38

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