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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 568.26 and 380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 568.26 and 380.45 is: 524.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 568.26 = 380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/568.26 = 380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 568.26 × 380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 216,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,191.68/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.69

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