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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.42, 614.24 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.42, 614.24 and 364.12 is: 546.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.42 : 614.24 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.42/614.24 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.42x = 614.24 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.42x = 223,657.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,657.07/409.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.28

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