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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 613.73 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 613.73 and 363.40 is: 542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 613.73 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/613.73 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 613.73 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 223,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,029.48/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.12

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