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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.69, 611.91 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.69, 611.91 and 369.54 is: 553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.69 : 611.91 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.69/611.91 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.69x = 611.91 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.69x = 226,125.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,125.22/408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.29

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