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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.44, 615.90 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.44, 615.90 and 370 is: 555.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.44 : 615.90 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.44/615.90 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.44x = 615.90 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.44x = 227,883
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,883/410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.22

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