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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.56, 610.74 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.56, 610.74 and 380.52 is: 570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.56 : 610.74 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.56/610.74 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.56x = 610.74 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.56x = 232,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,398.78/407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.22

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