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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.88, 613.20 and 380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.88, 613.20 and 380.80 is: 571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.88 : 613.20 = 380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.88/613.20 = 380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.88x = 613.20 × 380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.88x = 233,506.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,506.56/408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.09

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