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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 618.60 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 618.60 and 348.72 is: 521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 618.60 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/618.60 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 618.60 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 215,718.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,718.19/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.66

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