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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.24, 610.86 and 378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.24, 610.86 and 378.44 is: 567.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.24 : 610.86 = 378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.24/610.86 = 378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.24x = 610.86 × 378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.24x = 231,173.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,173.86/407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.66

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