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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.07, 568.41 and 386.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.07, 568.41 and 386.33 is: 532.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.07 : 568.41 = 386.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.07/568.41 = 386.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.07x = 568.41 × 386.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.07x = 219,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,593.84/412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.90

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