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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.27, 568.86 and 391.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.27, 568.86 and 391.49 is: 540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.27 : 568.86 = 391.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.27/568.86 = 391.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.27x = 568.86 × 391.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.27x = 222,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,702.02/412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.19

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