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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.90, 621.03 and 360.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.90, 621.03 and 360.21 is: 539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.90 : 621.03 = 360.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.90/621.03 = 360.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.90x = 621.03 × 360.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.90x = 223,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,701.22/414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.17

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