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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.48, 615.84 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.48, 615.84 and 371.52 is: 554.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.48 : 615.84 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.48/615.84 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.48x = 615.84 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.48x = 228,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,796.88/412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.69

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