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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.36, 857.28 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.36, 857.28 and 411.60 is: 567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.36 : 857.28 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.36/857.28 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.36x = 857.28 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.36x = 352,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,856.45/621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.88

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