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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 569.30 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 569.30 and 342.50 is: 473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 569.30 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/569.30 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 569.30 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 194,980.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,980.69/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.08

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