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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 616.88 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 616.88 and 368.02 is: 551.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 616.88 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/616.88 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 616.88 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 227,024.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,024.18/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.57

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