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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 618.84 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 618.84 and 359.51 is: 538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 618.84 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/618.84 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 618.84 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 222,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,476.07/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.73

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