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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.50, 618.18 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.50, 618.18 and 275.64 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 618.18 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/618.18 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 618.18 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 170,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,395.14/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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