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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.10, 561.50 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.10, 561.50 and 360.64 is: 496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.10 : 561.50 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.10/561.50 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.10x = 561.50 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.10x = 202,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,499.36/408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.20

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