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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.70, 614.58 and 388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.70, 614.58 and 388.94 is: 583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.70 : 614.58 = 388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.70/614.58 = 388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.70x = 614.58 × 388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.70x = 239,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,034.58/409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.43

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