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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.58, 616.50 and 396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.58, 616.50 and 396.42 is: 595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.58 : 616.50 = 396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.58/616.50 = 396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.58x = 616.50 × 396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.58x = 244,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,392.93/410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.24

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