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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.04, 615.57 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.04, 615.57 and 389.34 is: 580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.04 : 615.57 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.04/615.57 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.04x = 615.57 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.04x = 239,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,666.02/413.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.25

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