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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 617.36 and 384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 617.36 and 384.26 is: 573.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 617.36 = 384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/617.36 = 384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 617.36 × 384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 237,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,221.75/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.00

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