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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.16, 615.54 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.16, 615.54 and 368.84 is: 554.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.16 : 615.54 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.16/615.54 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.16x = 615.54 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.16x = 227,035.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,035.77/409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.88

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