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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.53, 612.30 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.53, 612.30 and 367.49 is: 550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.53 : 612.30 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.53/612.30 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.53x = 612.30 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.53x = 225,014.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,014.13/408.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.79

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