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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 618.15 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 618.15 and 364.10 is: 546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 618.15 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/618.15 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 618.15 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 225,068.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,068.42/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.15

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