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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 567.96 and 287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 567.96 and 287.72 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 567.96 = 287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/567.96 = 287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 567.96 × 287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 163,410.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,410.61/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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