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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.68, 613.02 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.68, 613.02 and 382.76 is: 574.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.68 : 613.02 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.68/613.02 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.68x = 613.02 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.68x = 234,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,639.54/408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.14

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