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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.18, 618.52 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.18, 618.52 and 344.54 is: 517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.18 : 618.52 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.18/618.52 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.18x = 618.52 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.18x = 213,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,104.88/412.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.02

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