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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 615.24 and 288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 615.24 and 288.66 is: 432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 615.24 = 288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/615.24 = 288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 615.24 × 288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 177,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,595.18/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.50

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