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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.50, 621.60 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.50, 621.60 and 383.40 is: 576.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.50 : 621.60 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.50/621.60 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.50x = 621.60 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.50x = 238,321.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,321.44/413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.35

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