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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.38, 615.75 and 370.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.38, 615.75 and 370.06 is: 555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.38 : 615.75 = 370.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.38/615.75 = 370.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.38x = 615.75 × 370.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.38x = 227,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,864.45/410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.25

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