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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 616.76 and 347.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 616.76 and 347.21 is: 519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 616.76 = 347.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/616.76 = 347.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 616.76 × 347.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 214,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,145.24/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.59

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