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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.64, 621.96 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.64, 621.96 and 361.18 is: 541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.64 : 621.96 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.64/621.96 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.64x = 621.96 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.64x = 224,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,639.51/414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.77

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