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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 568.08 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 568.08 and 359.37 is: 495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 568.08 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/568.08 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 568.08 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 204,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,150.91/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.49

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