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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.02, 612.99 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.02, 612.99 and 382.02 is: 572.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.02 : 612.99 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.02/612.99 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.02x = 612.99 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.02x = 234,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,174.44/409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.53

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