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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.43, 612.06 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.43, 612.06 and 381.51 is: 573.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.43 : 612.06 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.43/612.06 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.43x = 612.06 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.43x = 233,505.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,505.58/407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.12

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