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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.74, 614.71 and 364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.74, 614.71 and 364.43 is: 546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.74 : 614.71 = 364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.74/614.71 = 364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.74x = 614.71 × 364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.74x = 224,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,020.76/409.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.74

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