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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.89, 617.22 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.89, 617.22 and 388.80 is: 582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.89 : 617.22 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.89/617.22 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.89x = 617.22 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.89x = 239,975.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,975.14/411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.63

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