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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.15, 613.76 and 386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.15, 613.76 and 386.78 is: 578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.15 : 613.76 = 386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.15/613.76 = 386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.15x = 613.76 × 386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.15x = 237,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,385.09/410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.78

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