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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.36, 613.40 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.36, 613.40 and 363.18 is: 544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.36 : 613.40 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.36/613.40 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.36x = 613.40 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.36x = 222,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,774.61/409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.20

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