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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 616.54 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 616.54 and 371.08 is: 555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 616.54 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/616.54 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 616.54 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 228,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,785.66/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.79

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