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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 620.12 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 620.12 and 356.18 is: 533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 620.12 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/620.12 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 620.12 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 220,872.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,872.13/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.57

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