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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.30, 616.95 and 393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.30, 616.95 and 393.53 is: 590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.30 : 616.95 = 393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.30/616.95 = 393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.30x = 616.95 × 393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.30x = 242,785.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,785.25/411.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.29

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