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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 610.87 and 361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 610.87 and 361.70 is: 541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 610.87 = 361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/610.87 = 361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 610.87 × 361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 220,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,951.68/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.76

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