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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 617.52 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 617.52 and 360.96 is: 540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 617.52 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/617.52 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 617.52 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 222,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,900.02/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.60

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