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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.42, 623.39 and 384.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.42, 623.39 and 384.05 is: 576.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.42 : 623.39 = 384.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.42/623.39 = 384.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.42x = 623.39 × 384.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.42x = 239,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,415.45/415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.32

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