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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 618.21 and 357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 618.21 and 357.17 is: 534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 618.21 = 357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/618.21 = 357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 618.21 × 357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 220,802.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,802.97/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.97

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