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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.82, 616.92 and 368.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.82, 616.92 and 368.31 is: 551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.82 : 616.92 = 368.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.82/616.92 = 368.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.82x = 616.92 × 368.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.82x = 227,217.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,217.81/411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.74

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