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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 620.94 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 620.94 and 381.32 is: 571.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 620.94 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/620.94 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 620.94 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 236,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,776.84/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.98

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