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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.37, 616.51 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.37, 616.51 and 388.24 is: 583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.37 : 616.51 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.37/616.51 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.37x = 616.51 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.37x = 239,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,353.84/410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.26

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