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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 568.47 and 383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 568.47 and 383.12 is: 528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 568.47 = 383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/568.47 = 383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 568.47 × 383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 217,792.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,792.23/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.26

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