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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 617.36 and 393.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 617.36 and 393.57 is: 590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 617.36 = 393.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/617.36 = 393.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 617.36 × 393.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 242,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,974.38/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.45

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