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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 615.42 and 367.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 615.42 and 367.31 is: 550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 615.42 = 367.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/615.42 = 367.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 615.42 × 367.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 226,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,049.92/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.24

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