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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.62, 614.82 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.62, 614.82 and 368.76 is: 553.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.62 : 614.82 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.62/614.82 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.62x = 614.82 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.62x = 226,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,721.02/409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.49

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