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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.06, 567.30 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.06, 567.30 and 360.28 is: 496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.06 : 567.30 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.06/567.30 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.06x = 567.30 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.06x = 204,386.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,386.84/412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.01

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