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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.77, 618.39 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.77, 618.39 and 347.79 is: 521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.77 : 618.39 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.77/618.39 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.77x = 618.39 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.77x = 215,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,069.86/412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.04

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