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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.87, 616.69 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.87, 616.69 and 385.22 is: 576.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.87 : 616.69 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.87/616.69 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.87x = 616.69 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.87x = 237,563.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,563.35/411.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.79

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