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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.42, 612.74 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.42, 612.74 and 363.12 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.42 : 612.74 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.42/612.74 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.42x = 612.74 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.42x = 222,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,496.33/408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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