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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.42, 618.59 and 384.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.42, 618.59 and 384.38 is: 573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.42 : 618.59 = 384.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.42/618.59 = 384.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.42x = 618.59 × 384.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.42x = 237,773.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,773.62/414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.75

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