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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.10, 620.87 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.10, 620.87 and 368.15 is: 553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.10 : 620.87 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.10/620.87 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.10x = 620.87 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.10x = 228,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,568.35/413.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.30

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