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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.64, 619.56 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.64, 619.56 and 387.72 is: 580.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.64 : 619.56 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.64/619.56 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.64x = 619.56 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.64x = 240,215.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,215.80/413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.74

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