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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 614.96 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 614.96 and 363.36 is: 542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 614.96 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/614.96 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 614.96 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 223,451.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,451.87/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.41

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