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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.26, 615.24 and 382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.26, 615.24 and 382.10 is: 571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.26 : 615.24 = 382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.26/615.24 = 382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.26x = 615.24 × 382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.26x = 235,080.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,080.13/411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.62

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