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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.84, 613.77 and 396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.84, 613.77 and 396.16 is: 593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.84 : 613.77 = 396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.84/613.77 = 396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.84x = 613.77 × 396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.84x = 243,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,151.12/409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.28

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