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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 618.30 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 618.30 and 355.08 is: 532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 618.30 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/618.30 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 618.30 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 219,545.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,545.96/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.00

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