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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 610.58 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 610.58 and 384.32 is: 575.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 610.58 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/610.58 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 610.58 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 234,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,653.13/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.13

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