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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.82, 618.27 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.82, 618.27 and 361.46 is: 541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.82 : 618.27 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.82/618.27 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.82x = 618.27 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.82x = 223,479.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,479.87/412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.35

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