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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.23, 568.76 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.23, 568.76 and 360.30 is: 497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.23 : 568.76 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.23/568.76 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.23x = 568.76 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.23x = 204,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,922.43/412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.11

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