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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 568.79 and 279.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 568.79 and 279.31 is: 385.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 568.79 = 279.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/568.79 = 279.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 568.79 × 279.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 158,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,868.73/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.59

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