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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.80, 615.30 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.80, 615.30 and 356.80 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.80 : 615.30 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.80/615.30 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.80x = 615.30 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.80x = 219,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,539.04/410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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