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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.09, 616.74 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.09, 616.74 and 381.68 is: 572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.09 : 616.74 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.09/616.74 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.09x = 616.74 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.09x = 235,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,395.12/411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.62

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