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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.70, 620.55 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.70, 620.55 and 359.70 is: 539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.70 : 620.55 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.70/620.55 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.70x = 620.55 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.70x = 223,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,211.84/413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.55

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