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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.45, 616.65 and 359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.45, 616.65 and 359.97 is: 539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.45 : 616.65 = 359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.45/616.65 = 359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.45x = 616.65 × 359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.45x = 221,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,975.50/411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.50

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