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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.20, 616.08 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.20, 616.08 and 282.32 is: 422.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.20 : 616.08 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.20/616.08 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.20x = 616.08 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.20x = 173,931.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,931.71/411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.99

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