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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.78, 618.11 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.78, 618.11 and 350.92 is: 525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.78 : 618.11 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.78/618.11 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.78x = 618.11 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.78x = 216,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,907.16/412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.48

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