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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.04, 618.88 and 362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.04, 618.88 and 362.60 is: 545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.04 : 618.88 = 362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.04/618.88 = 362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.04x = 618.88 × 362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.04x = 224,402.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,402.79/411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.94

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