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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.20, 616.40 and 368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.20, 616.40 and 368 is: 551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.20 : 616.40 = 368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.20/616.40 = 368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.20x = 616.40 × 368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.20x = 226,835.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,835.20/411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.64

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