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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.89, 613.33 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.89, 613.33 and 382.95 is: 574.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.89 : 613.33 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.89/613.33 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.89x = 613.33 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.89x = 234,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,873.77/408.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.41

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