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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 607.96 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 607.96 and 382.16 is: 572.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 607.96 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/607.96 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 607.96 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 232,337.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,337.99/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.49

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