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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.45, 628.97 and 360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.45, 628.97 and 360.81 is: 541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.45 : 628.97 = 360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.45/628.97 = 360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.45x = 628.97 × 360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.45x = 226,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,936.86/419.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.04

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