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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.24, 615.36 and 387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.24, 615.36 and 387.56 is: 581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.24 : 615.36 = 387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.24/615.36 = 387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.24x = 615.36 × 387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.24x = 238,488.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,488.92/410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.34

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