Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.75, 620.55 and 378.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 412.75, 620.55 and 378.60 is: 569.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412.75 : 620.55 = 378.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412.75/620.55 = 378.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412.75x = 620.55 × 378.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412.75x = 234,940.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,940.23/412.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569.21
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