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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.27, 615.74 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.27, 615.74 and 369.63 is: 553.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.27 : 615.74 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.27/615.74 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.27x = 615.74 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.27x = 227,594.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,594.13/411.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.39

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