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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.01, 568.51 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.01, 568.51 and 391.24 is: 539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.01 : 568.51 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.01/568.51 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.01x = 568.51 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.01x = 222,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,424.12/412.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.85

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