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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.20, 567.72 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.20, 567.72 and 356.94 is: 491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.20 : 567.72 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.20/567.72 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.20x = 567.72 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.20x = 202,641.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,641.98/412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.61

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