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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.41, 617.12 and 355.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.41, 617.12 and 355.31 is: 531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.41 : 617.12 = 355.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.41/617.12 = 355.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.41x = 617.12 × 355.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.41x = 219,268.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,268.91/412.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.68

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