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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 621.31 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 621.31 and 368.80 is: 552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 621.31 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/621.31 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 621.31 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 229,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,136.02/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.99

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