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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.58, 618.08 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.58, 618.08 and 339.56 is: 508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.58 : 618.08 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.58/618.08 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.58x = 618.08 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.58x = 209,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,875.24/412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.69

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