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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.20, 618.90 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.20, 618.90 and 352.18 is: 527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.20 : 618.90 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.20/618.90 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.20x = 618.90 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.20x = 217,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,964.20/413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.50

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