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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.87, 616.39 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.87, 616.39 and 365.56 is: 548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.87 : 616.39 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.87/616.39 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.87x = 616.39 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.87x = 225,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,325.07/410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.41

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