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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.53, 610.80 and 366.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.53, 610.80 and 366.49 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.53 : 610.80 = 366.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.53/610.80 = 366.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.53x = 610.80 × 366.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.53x = 223,852.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,852.09/407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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