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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 618.30 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 618.30 and 358.80 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 618.30 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/618.30 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 618.30 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 221,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,846.04/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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