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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.78, 570.72 and 384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.78, 570.72 and 384.22 is: 529.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.78 : 570.72 = 384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.78/570.72 = 384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.78x = 570.72 × 384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.78x = 219,281.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,281.51/413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.94

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