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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 618.54 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 618.54 and 358.06 is: 538.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 618.54 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/618.54 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 618.54 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 221,474.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,474.43/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.19

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