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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.76, 613.78 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.76, 613.78 and 381.24 is: 572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.76 : 613.78 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.76/613.78 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.76x = 613.78 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.76x = 233,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,997.49/408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.46

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