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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.53, 613.80 and 368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.53, 613.80 and 368.49 is: 552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.53 : 613.80 = 368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.53/613.80 = 368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.53x = 613.80 × 368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.53x = 226,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,179.16/409.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.29

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