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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.80, 566.72 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.80, 566.72 and 386.88 is: 536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.80 : 566.72 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.80/566.72 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.80x = 566.72 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.80x = 219,252.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,252.63/408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.33

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