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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 617.17 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 617.17 and 358.07 is: 536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 617.17 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/617.17 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 617.17 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 220,990.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,990.06/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.18

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