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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.78, 613.62 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.78, 613.62 and 363.64 is: 544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.78 : 613.62 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.78/613.62 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.78x = 613.62 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.78x = 223,136.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,136.78/409.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.53

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