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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 618.30 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 618.30 and 356.40 is: 536.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 618.30 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/618.30 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 618.30 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 220,362.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,362.12/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.94

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