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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.98, 618.08 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.98, 618.08 and 366.68 is: 550.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.98 : 618.08 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.98/618.08 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.98x = 618.08 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.98x = 226,637.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,637.57/411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.12

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