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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.76, 569.42 and 389.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.76, 569.42 and 389.63 is: 540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.76 : 569.42 = 389.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.76/569.42 = 389.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.76x = 569.42 × 389.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.76x = 221,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,858.32/410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.12

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