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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.99, 621.56 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.99, 621.56 and 359.42 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.99 : 621.56 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.99/621.56 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.99x = 621.56 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.99x = 223,396.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,396.19/414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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