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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.70, 612.15 and 363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.70, 612.15 and 363.10 is: 543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.70 : 612.15 = 363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.70/612.15 = 363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.70x = 612.15 × 363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.70x = 222,271.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,271.67/408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.85

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