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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.92, 621.69 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.92, 621.69 and 388 is: 582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.92 : 621.69 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.92/621.69 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.92x = 621.69 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.92x = 241,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,215.72/413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.76

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