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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 618.04 and 388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 618.04 and 388.88 is: 584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 618.04 = 388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/618.04 = 388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 618.04 × 388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 240,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,343.40/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.04

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