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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.52, 615.84 and 378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.52, 615.84 and 378.12 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.52 : 615.84 = 378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.52/615.84 = 378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.52x = 615.84 × 378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.52x = 232,861.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,861.42/410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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