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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.44, 615.36 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.44, 615.36 and 358.16 is: 535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.44 : 615.36 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.44/615.36 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.44x = 615.36 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.44x = 220,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,397.34/411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.67

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