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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.60, 605.64 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.60, 605.64 and 382.56 is: 571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.60 : 605.64 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.60/605.64 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.60x = 605.64 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.60x = 231,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,693.64/405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.24

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