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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 616.99 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 616.99 and 360.64 is: 539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 616.99 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/616.99 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 616.99 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 222,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,511.27/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.58

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