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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.46, 615.48 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.46, 615.48 and 371.58 is: 557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.46 : 615.48 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.46/615.48 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.46x = 615.48 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.46x = 228,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,700.06/410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.18

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