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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.50, 623.79 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.50, 623.79 and 364.20 is: 546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.50 : 623.79 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.50/623.79 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.50x = 623.79 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.50x = 227,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,184.32/415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.77

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