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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.44, 618.36 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.44, 618.36 and 360.16 is: 538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 618.36 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/618.36 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 618.36 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 222,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,708.54/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.67

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