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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 568.93 and 382.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 568.93 and 382.34 is: 527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 568.93 = 382.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/568.93 = 382.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 568.93 × 382.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 217,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,526.60/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.95

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