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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.90, 619.20 and 387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.90, 619.20 and 387.60 is: 582.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.90 : 619.20 = 387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.90/619.20 = 387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.90x = 619.20 × 387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.90x = 240,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,001.92/411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.67

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