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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.04, 611.72 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.04, 611.72 and 395.68 is: 588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.04 : 611.72 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.04/611.72 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.04x = 611.72 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.04x = 242,045.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,045.37/411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.86

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