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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 610.64 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 610.64 and 361.44 is: 542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 610.64 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/610.64 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 610.64 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 220,709.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,709.72/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.55

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