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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 566.39 and 400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 566.39 and 400.60 is: 550.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 566.39 = 400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/566.39 = 400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 566.39 × 400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 226,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,895.83/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.56

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