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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 618.12 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 618.12 and 358.20 is: 536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 618.12 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/618.12 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 618.12 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 221,410.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,410.58/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.67

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