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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.15, 567.79 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.15, 567.79 and 287.58 is: 396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.15 : 567.79 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.15/567.79 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.15x = 567.79 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.15x = 163,284.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,284.33/412.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.18

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