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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 620.56 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 620.56 and 368.30 is: 552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 620.56 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/620.56 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 620.56 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 228,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,550.77/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.24

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