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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.84, 630.08 and 362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.84, 630.08 and 362.24 is: 543.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.84 : 630.08 = 362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.84/630.08 = 362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.84x = 630.08 × 362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.84x = 228,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,240.18/419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.64

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