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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.44, 616.86 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.44, 616.86 and 359.16 is: 537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.44 : 616.86 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.44/616.86 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.44x = 616.86 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.44x = 221,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,551.44/412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.17

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