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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.08, 568.20 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.08, 568.20 and 287.82 is: 396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.08 : 568.20 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.08/568.20 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.08x = 568.20 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.08x = 163,539.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,539.32/412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.86

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