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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 619.68 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 619.68 and 368.88 is: 550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 619.68 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/619.68 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 619.68 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 228,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,587.56/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.39

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