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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.64, 621.42 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.64, 621.42 and 357.96 is: 537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.64 : 621.42 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.64/621.42 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.64x = 621.42 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.64x = 222,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,443.50/413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.77

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