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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412, 617.98 and 356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412, 617.98 and 356.97 is: 535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412 : 617.98 = 356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412/617.98 = 356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412x = 617.98 × 356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412x = 220,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,600.32/412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.44

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