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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.83, 618.47 and 366.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.83, 618.47 and 366.69 is: 549.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.83 : 618.47 = 366.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.83/618.47 = 366.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.83x = 618.47 × 366.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.83x = 226,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,788.63/412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.35

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