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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.20, 617.19 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.20, 617.19 and 382.20 is: 576.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.20 : 617.19 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.20/617.19 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.20x = 617.19 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.20x = 235,890.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,890.02/409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.47

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