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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.42, 613.44 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.42, 613.44 and 382.50 is: 574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.42 : 613.44 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.42/613.44 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.42x = 613.44 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.42x = 234,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,640.80/408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.51

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