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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.95, 620.34 and 360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.95, 620.34 and 360.12 is: 540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.95 : 620.34 = 360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.95/620.34 = 360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.95x = 620.34 × 360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.95x = 223,396.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,396.84/412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.98

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