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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.60, 620.10 and 359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.60, 620.10 and 359.80 is: 540.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.60 : 620.10 = 359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.60/620.10 = 359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.60x = 620.10 × 359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.60x = 223,111.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,111.98/412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.75

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