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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.70, 610.65 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.70, 610.65 and 362.10 is: 542.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.70 : 610.65 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.70/610.65 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.70x = 610.65 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.70x = 221,116.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,116.37/407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.35

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