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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.44, 618.36 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.44, 618.36 and 362.84 is: 545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.44 : 618.36 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.44/618.36 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.44x = 618.36 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.44x = 224,365.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,365.74/411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.32

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