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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.62, 618.23 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.62, 618.23 and 363.02 is: 545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.62 : 618.23 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.62/618.23 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.62x = 618.23 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.62x = 224,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,429.85/411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.24

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