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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 618.84 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 618.84 and 366.12 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 618.84 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/618.84 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 618.84 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 226,569.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,569.70/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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