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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.40, 629.22 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.40, 629.22 and 361.08 is: 541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.40 : 629.22 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.40/629.22 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.40x = 629.22 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.40x = 227,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,198.76/419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.72

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