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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.55, 618.41 and 350.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.55, 618.41 and 350.99 is: 526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.55 : 618.41 = 350.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.55/618.41 = 350.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.55x = 618.41 × 350.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.55x = 217,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,053.51/412.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.13

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