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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 610.20 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 610.20 and 361.20 is: 541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 610.20 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/610.20 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 610.20 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 220,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,404.24/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.80

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