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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.91, 617.87 and 355.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.91, 617.87 and 355.81 is: 532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.91 : 617.87 = 355.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.91/617.87 = 355.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.91x = 617.87 × 355.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.91x = 219,844.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,844.32/412.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.43

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