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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.13, 567.84 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.13, 567.84 and 401.88 is: 553.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.13 : 567.84 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.13/567.84 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.13x = 567.84 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.13x = 228,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,203.54/412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.72

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