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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410, 614.76 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410, 614.76 and 362 is: 542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410 : 614.76 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410/614.76 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410x = 614.76 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410x = 222,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,543.12/410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.79

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