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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 612.09 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 612.09 and 371.52 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 612.09 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/612.09 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 612.09 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 227,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,403.68/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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