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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.74, 618.61 and 353.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.74, 618.61 and 353.18 is: 526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.74 : 618.61 = 353.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.74/618.61 = 353.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.74x = 618.61 × 353.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.74x = 218,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,480.68/414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.79

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