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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 568.82 and 262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 568.82 and 262.82 is: 362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 568.82 = 262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/568.82 = 262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 568.82 × 262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 149,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,497.27/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.82

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