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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.21, 614.79 and 358.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.21, 614.79 and 358.61 is: 537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.21 : 614.79 = 358.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.21/614.79 = 358.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.21x = 614.79 × 358.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.21x = 220,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,469.84/410.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.46

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