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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.50, 617.94 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.50, 617.94 and 366.48 is: 549.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 617.94 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/617.94 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 617.94 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 226,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,462.65/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.00

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