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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.24, 615.40 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.24, 615.40 and 377.08 is: 564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.24 : 615.40 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.24/615.40 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.24x = 615.40 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.24x = 232,055.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,055.03/411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.28

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