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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.12, 615.90 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.12, 615.90 and 370.56 is: 555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.12 : 615.90 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.12/615.90 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.12x = 615.90 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.12x = 228,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,227.90/411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.14

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