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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.90, 618.74 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.90, 618.74 and 382.52 is: 573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.90 : 618.74 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.90/618.74 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.90x = 618.74 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.90x = 236,681.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,681.49/412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.22

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