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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 616.32 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 616.32 and 363 is: 543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 616.32 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/616.32 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 616.32 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 223,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,724.16/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.55

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