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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.70, 616.85 and 359.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.70, 616.85 and 359.77 is: 539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.70 : 616.85 = 359.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.70/616.85 = 359.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.70x = 616.85 × 359.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.70x = 221,919.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,919.24/411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.04

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