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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.51, 612.98 and 395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.51, 612.98 and 395.24 is: 591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.51 : 612.98 = 395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.51/612.98 = 395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.51x = 612.98 × 395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.51x = 242,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,272.24/409.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.62

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