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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 611.04 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 611.04 and 390.24 is: 584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 611.04 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/611.04 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 611.04 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 238,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,452.25/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.96

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