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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.21, 620.19 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.21, 620.19 and 356.16 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.21 : 620.19 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.21/620.19 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.21x = 620.19 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.21x = 220,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,886.87/414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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