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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.55, 614.39 and 380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.55, 614.39 and 380.57 is: 570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.55 : 614.39 = 380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.55/614.39 = 380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.55x = 614.39 × 380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.55x = 233,813.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,813.43/409.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.91

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