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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.09, 615.81 and 359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.09, 615.81 and 359.79 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.09 : 615.81 = 359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.09/615.81 = 359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.09x = 615.81 × 359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.09x = 221,562.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,562.28/411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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