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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.40, 622.14 and 360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.40, 622.14 and 360.88 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.40 : 622.14 = 360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.40/622.14 = 360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.40x = 622.14 × 360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.40x = 224,517.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,517.88/414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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