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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.04, 616.58 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.04, 616.58 and 394.08 is: 591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.04 : 616.58 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.04/616.58 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.04x = 616.58 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.04x = 242,981.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,981.85/411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.14

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