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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.86, 613.29 and 362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.86, 613.29 and 362.26 is: 540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.86 : 613.29 = 362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.86/613.29 = 362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.86x = 613.29 × 362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.86x = 222,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,168.62/410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.74

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