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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.18, 617.55 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.18, 617.55 and 394.56 is: 592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.18 : 617.55 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.18/617.55 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.18x = 617.55 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.18x = 243,660.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,660.53/411.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.59

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