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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.79, 611.81 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.79, 611.81 and 371.54 is: 554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.79 : 611.81 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.79/611.81 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.79x = 611.81 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.79x = 227,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,306.97/409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.70

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