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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.40, 620.64 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.40, 620.64 and 359.88 is: 540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.40 : 620.64 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.40/620.64 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.40x = 620.64 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.40x = 223,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,355.92/413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.29

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