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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.38, 615.50 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.38, 615.50 and 359.64 is: 538.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.38 : 615.50 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.38/615.50 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.38x = 615.50 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.38x = 221,357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,357.97/411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.09

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