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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 618.26 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 618.26 and 377.84 is: 566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 618.26 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/618.26 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 618.26 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 233,598.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,598.38/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.75

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