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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 618.15 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 618.15 and 372.06 is: 557.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 618.15 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/618.15 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 618.15 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 229,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,988.89/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.39

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