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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.12, 568.06 and 393.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.12, 568.06 and 393.90 is: 542.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.12 : 568.06 = 393.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.12/568.06 = 393.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.12x = 568.06 × 393.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.12x = 223,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,758.83/412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.95

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