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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 568.68 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 568.68 and 280.94 is: 387.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 568.68 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/568.68 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 568.68 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 159,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,764.96/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.63

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