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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.69, 613.41 and 370.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.69, 613.41 and 370.54 is: 554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.69 : 613.41 = 370.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.69/613.41 = 370.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.69x = 613.41 × 370.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.69x = 227,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,292.94/409.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.79

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