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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.42, 613.50 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.42, 613.50 and 368.02 is: 551.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.42 : 613.50 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.42/613.50 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.42x = 613.50 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.42x = 225,780.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,780.27/409.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.46

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