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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.60, 615.90 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.60, 615.90 and 364.20 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.60 : 615.90 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.60/615.90 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.60x = 615.90 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.60x = 224,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,310.78/410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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