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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 617.22 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 617.22 and 373.80 is: 559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 617.22 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/617.22 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 617.22 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 230,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,716.84/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.56

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