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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.18, 608.14 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.18, 608.14 and 383.81 is: 576.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.18 : 608.14 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.18/608.14 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.18x = 608.14 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.18x = 233,410.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,410.21/405.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.07

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