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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.45, 617.61 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.45, 617.61 and 367.84 is: 552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.45 : 617.61 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.45/617.61 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.45x = 617.61 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.45x = 227,181.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,181.74/411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.15

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