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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.84, 615.54 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.84, 615.54 and 389.24 is: 583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.84 : 615.54 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.84/615.54 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.84x = 615.54 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.84x = 239,592.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,592.79/410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.18

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