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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 618.08 and 386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 618.08 and 386.34 is: 579.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 618.08 = 386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/618.08 = 386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 618.08 × 386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 238,787.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,787.10/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.36

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