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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.13, 629.42 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.13, 629.42 and 365.49 is: 548.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.13 : 629.42 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.13/629.42 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.13x = 629.42 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.13x = 230,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,044.89/419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.86

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