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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 618.06 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 618.06 and 265.40 is: 398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 618.06 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/618.06 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 618.06 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 164,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,033.12/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.02

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