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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 618.36 and 369.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 618.36 and 369.03 is: 553.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 618.36 = 369.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/618.36 = 369.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 618.36 × 369.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 228,193.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,193.39/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.04

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