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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.44, 619.86 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.44, 619.86 and 361.16 is: 540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.44 : 619.86 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.44/619.86 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.44x = 619.86 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.44x = 223,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,868.64/414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.17

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