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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.39, 617.52 and 275.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.39, 617.52 and 275.00 is: 411.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.39 : 617.52 = 275.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.39/617.52 = 275.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.39x = 617.52 × 275.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.39x = 169,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,815.94/412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.78

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