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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 568.29 and 353.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 568.29 and 353.30 is: 487.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 568.29 = 353.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/568.29 = 353.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 568.29 × 353.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 200,779.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,779.60/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.19

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