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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 568.23 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 568.23 and 295.50 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 568.23 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/568.23 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 568.23 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 167,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,911.97/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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