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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 621.36 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 621.36 and 361.86 is: 541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 621.36 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/621.36 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 621.36 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 224,845.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,845.33/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.38

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