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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 621.80 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 621.80 and 361.86 is: 540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 621.80 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/621.80 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 621.80 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 225,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,005.45/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.20

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