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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.59, 615.02 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.59, 615.02 and 388.98 is: 584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.59 : 615.02 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.59/615.02 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.59x = 615.02 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.59x = 239,228.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,228.53/409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.07

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