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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 617.28 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 617.28 and 371.58 is: 556.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 617.28 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/617.28 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 617.28 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 229,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,368.90/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.53

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