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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 612.24 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 612.24 and 362.40 is: 540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 612.24 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/612.24 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 612.24 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 221,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,875.78/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.63

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