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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.51, 613.35 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.51, 613.35 and 368.96 is: 552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.51 : 613.35 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.51/613.35 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.51x = 613.35 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.51x = 226,297.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,297.51/409.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.61

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