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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 616.67 and 401.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 616.67 and 401.33 is: 601.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 616.67 = 401.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/616.67 = 401.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 616.67 × 401.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 247,491.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,491.21/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.40

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