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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.61, 620.68 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.61, 620.68 and 382.24 is: 573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.61 : 620.68 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.61/620.68 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.61x = 620.68 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.61x = 237,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,245.77/413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.59

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