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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.88, 695.87 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.88, 695.87 and 385.20 is: 530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.88 : 695.87 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.88/695.87 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.88x = 695.87 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.88x = 268,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,050.81/504.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.92

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