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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 621.84 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 621.84 and 357.14 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 621.84 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/621.84 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 621.84 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 222,083.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,083.94/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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