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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.15, 616.86 and 383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.15, 616.86 and 383.61 is: 575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.15 : 616.86 = 383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.15/616.86 = 383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.15x = 616.86 × 383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.15x = 236,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,633.66/411.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.54

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