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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 619.64 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 619.64 and 388.50 is: 585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 619.64 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/619.64 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 619.64 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 240,728.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,728.20/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.71

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