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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 617.02 and 385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 617.02 and 385.13 is: 577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 617.02 = 385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/617.02 = 385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 617.02 × 385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 237,632.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,632.91/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.62

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