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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 616.62 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 616.62 and 347.88 is: 519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 616.62 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/616.62 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 616.62 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 214,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,506.68/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.80

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