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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 623.40 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 623.40 and 367.60 is: 551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 623.40 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/623.40 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 623.40 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 229,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,161.84/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.40

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