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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 612.72 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 612.72 and 384.48 is: 577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 612.72 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/612.72 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 612.72 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 235,578.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,578.59/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.06

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