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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 618.30 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 618.30 and 355.86 is: 533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 618.30 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/618.30 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 618.30 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 220,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,028.24/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.01

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