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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 617.57 and 381.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 617.57 and 381.75 is: 572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 617.57 = 381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/617.57 = 381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 617.57 × 381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 235,757.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,757.35/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.06

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