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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.75, 613.20 and 386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.75, 613.20 and 386.06 is: 577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.75 : 613.20 = 386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.75/613.20 = 386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.75x = 613.20 × 386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.75x = 236,731.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,731.99/409.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.75

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