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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.14, 612.59 and 400.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.14, 612.59 and 400.12 is: 596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.14 : 612.59 = 400.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.14/612.59 = 400.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.14x = 612.59 × 400.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.14x = 245,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,111.68/411.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.17

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