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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 620.96 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 620.96 and 355.55 is: 532.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 620.96 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/620.96 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 620.96 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 220,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,777.45/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.82

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