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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.72, 616.32 and 391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.72, 616.32 and 391.68 is: 587.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.72 : 616.32 = 391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.72/616.32 = 391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.72x = 616.32 × 391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.72x = 241,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,400.22/410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.75

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