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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.51, 614.86 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.51, 614.86 and 359.48 is: 538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.51 : 614.86 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.51/614.86 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.51x = 614.86 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.51x = 221,030.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,030.51/410.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.43

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