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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 620.55 and 353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 620.55 and 353.40 is: 531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 620.55 = 353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/620.55 = 353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 620.55 × 353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 219,302.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,302.37/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.26

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