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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.52, 616.01 and 378.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.52, 616.01 and 378.17 is: 567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.52 : 616.01 = 378.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.52/616.01 = 378.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.52x = 616.01 × 378.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.52x = 232,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,953.84/410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.46

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