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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 617.76 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 617.76 and 382.80 is: 574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 617.76 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/617.76 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 617.76 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 236,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,478.53/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.53

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