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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 620.73 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 620.73 and 362.88 is: 543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 620.73 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/620.73 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 620.73 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 225,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,250.50/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.85

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