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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.60, 624.20 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.60, 624.20 and 361.20 is: 538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.60 : 624.20 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.60/624.20 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.60x = 624.20 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.60x = 225,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,461.04/418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.61

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