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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 568.44 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 568.44 and 295.52 is: 407.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 568.44 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/568.44 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 568.44 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 167,985.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,985.39/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.57

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