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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.12, 617.48 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.12, 617.48 and 362.52 is: 544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.12 : 617.48 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.12/617.48 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.12x = 617.48 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.12x = 223,848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,848.85/411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.49

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