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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.21, 618.31 and 350.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.21, 618.31 and 350.95 is: 526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.21 : 618.31 = 350.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.21/618.31 = 350.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.21x = 618.31 × 350.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.21x = 216,991.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,991.93/412.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.42

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