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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.45, 620.16 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.45, 620.16 and 358.04 is: 534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.45 : 620.16 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.45/620.16 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.45x = 620.16 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.45x = 222,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,042.09/415.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.46

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