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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.76, 607.50 and 381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.76, 607.50 and 381.10 is: 570.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.76 : 607.50 = 381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.76/607.50 = 381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.76x = 607.50 × 381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.76x = 231,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,518.25/405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.58

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