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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.28, 616.23 and 391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.28, 616.23 and 391.11 is: 587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.28 : 616.23 = 391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.28/616.23 = 391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.28x = 616.23 × 391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.28x = 241,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,013.72/410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.44

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