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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.63, 564.33 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.63, 564.33 and 382.51 is: 528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.63 : 564.33 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.63/564.33 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.63x = 564.33 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.63x = 215,861.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,861.87/408.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.26

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