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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.90, 616.65 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.90, 616.65 and 368.70 is: 551.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.90 : 616.65 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.90/616.65 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.90x = 616.65 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.90x = 227,358.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,358.86/411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.98

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