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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.27, 618.84 and 368.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.27, 618.84 and 368.91 is: 551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.27 : 618.84 = 368.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.27/618.84 = 368.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.27x = 618.84 × 368.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.27x = 228,296.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,296.26/414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.08

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