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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.38, 611.68 and 395.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.38, 611.68 and 395.03 is: 590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.38 : 611.68 = 395.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.38/611.68 = 395.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.38x = 611.68 × 395.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.38x = 241,628.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,628.68/409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.23

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