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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.24, 617.10 and 378.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.24, 617.10 and 378.15 is: 567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.24 : 617.10 = 378.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.24/617.10 = 378.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.24x = 617.10 × 378.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.24x = 233,356.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,356.37/411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.45

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